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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Scared of flying? - Well, here's a reasonable reason

Wish I was kidding, but I shall be flying (trying anyway) on this airline and this plane to Canada tonight... - Thank goodness I am not scared of flying, even though quite possibly I should

Another emergency landing at MunroJun, 13 2007 - 8:00 AM

HAMILTON (AM900 CHML) - For the second time in two weeks, aFlyglobespan jet has had to make an emergency landing at Hamilton'sMunro International Airport.Reports indicate the Boeing 757 had an engine malfunction about 20minutes after taking off.

The pilot then declared a mechanical emergency and turned the plane around.

It landed safely shortly after 12:30 this morning.

Two weeks ago, a Flyglobespan Boeing 757 returned to Hamilton airportafter the pilot reported an emergency involving a surging engine.

That plane landed safely, with passengers reporting bangs and flamescoming from an engine.